Bills' Josh Allen Follows MVP Trend with Historic First Two Starts

Josh Allen is on track to make another MVP bid after two stellar games to open the 2026 NFL season. The Buffalo Bills quarterback began the season with two touchdowns and two rushing scores against the Houston Texans, and then delivered another impressive performance against the Detroit Lions, scoring three passing and two rushing touchdowns.

ESPN Insights noted that Allen is the third player in NFL history to have nine touchdowns and zero turnovers in the season's first two games, joining Peyton Manning and Patrick Mahomes who each landed MVP honors that season. Allen's impressive performances have cemented his position as the early favorite to take home his second MVP in three years.

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